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What Causes Painful Lump Above The Right Hip Bone?

Posted on Mon, 28 Aug 2017

Question: I have recently found a painful lump under my skin just above my right hip bone. It's about the size of a quater. It it causes pain in my lower back as well. What could this lump be?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Inflammatory lesion as sebaceous cyst,developing boil or other .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This seems inflammatory lesion which may be sebaceous cyst , developing
boil or other issue .

Kindly provide me further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Lump - totally under skin or visible above surface , any change in overlying
skin color , temperature .
2. History of any insect bite or other issue over that part .
3. Exact location in relation with hip bone .
4. Details of back pain .
5. If visible , possible and no objection a photo pic from XXXXXXX as an attachment
would be of great help for further guidance .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (17 hours later)

It is not visable but when I press to feel my hip bone it's located right at the top of my right hip bone it's a firm round ball about the size of a hazelnut and I can move it away from my hip bone a little tiny bit but it is very painful when I try to move it or with the slightest touch. I never usually have lower back pain but now it feels like I have a pinch feeling in my lower right back as well. I have a slight bruise on my hip around the same area as the lump but cannot recall any reasoning for it and the bruise itself isn't painful to touch

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Subcutaneous inflammatory or boil type lesion more likely .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Thanks for the details .

* This looks more of subcutaneous inflammatory or boil type lesion with possible
infection ( as the amount of pain is much with slightest touch ) .

* Back pain seems different issue like muscle ache or ligament sprain , for
which local analgesic spray or ointment will work excellent .

* Recommendations for the lump at present

- Ice application 3 times a day .
- Pain killer gives primary pain relief , but recommended to consult your doctor
for physical check up as this requires antibiotics and anti inflammatory
drugs to resolve .

- Avoid direct pressure over it .
- Ultrasound of local part may also be helpful for further details .

Hope this will help you .
Welcome for further assistance .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Regards .

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng